Living in Shamong, New Jersey
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Shamong · Census data 2020–2024
Shamong has 6,497 residents with a median age of 51.3. The median household income is $128,271 (24% higher than the New Jersey median), the median home value is $442,400, the median rent is $2,228/month.
Shamong at a glance
- Population
- 6,497
- Median age
- 51.3State: 40.1
- Median household income
- $128,271State: $103,556
- Median home value
- $442,400State: $454,400
- Median rent
- $2,228/moState: $1,720
- Homeowners
- 93.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 33.6%
- Average commute
- 34 min
Is Shamong a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 24% higher than the New Jersey median; home values about the same as the state median; unemployment of 2.4%; a poverty rate of 3.2%.
Cons: An average commute of 34 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Shamong
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Shamong the median home value is $442,400, 33% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,228 per month, which is 18.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,093 a month in housing costs.
Shamong median household income
The median household income in Shamong is $128,271 and the income per person is $61,012. 3.2% of residents live below the poverty line (New Jersey: 9.7%).
Housing in Shamong: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,534
- Owner-occupied
- 93.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 6.7%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1979
- Average household size
- 2.56
Shamong demographics
- Population
- 6,497
- Median age
- 51.3
- Under 18
- 18.7%
- 65 and older
- 24.3%
- Households
- 2,534
- Foreign-born
- 5.1%
- Veterans
- 7.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Shamong ›
Education in Shamong
33.6% of adults 25 and older in Shamong have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Jersey: 43.6%), and 9.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Shamong
- Unemployment rate
- 2.4%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 34 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 21.4%
- Drive alone
- 73.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.8%
Shamong vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shamong | 6,497 | $128,271 | $442,400 | $2,228 |
| Tabernacle | 6,854 | $120,735 | $396,600 | $2,014 |
| Waterford | 10,451 | $111,791 | $282,000 | $1,541 |
| Medford Lakes | 4,297 | $141,188 | $402,900 | $2,211 |
| Leisuretowne | 3,564 | $55,357 | $246,400 | $1,689 |
| Atco | 8,164 | $105,847 | $275,000 | $1,532 |
| Medford | 24,812 | $157,969 | $514,800 | $1,589 |
| Hammonton | 14,840 | $78,087 | $349,800 | $1,611 |
| Southampton | 10,372 | $97,995 | $314,400 | $1,755 |
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What is the median household income in Shamong, NJ?
The median household income in Shamong is $128,271, 24% higher than the New Jersey median of $103,556 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Shamong?
The median home value in Shamong is $442,400, compared with $454,400 in New Jersey.
How much is rent in Shamong?
The median gross rent in Shamong is $2,228 per month, about 18.6% of household income.
Is Shamong, NJ a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 24% higher than the New Jersey median; home values about the same as the state median; unemployment of 2.4%; a poverty rate of 3.2%. Minuses: an average commute of 34 minutes.
What is the median age in Shamong?
The median age in Shamong is 51.3 years (New Jersey: 40.1).
How long is the commute in Shamong?
The average commute to work in Shamong is 34 minutes; 21.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Shamong?
The unemployment rate in Shamong is 2.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Shamong?
33.6% of adults in Shamong have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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